Latinx by Ed Morales
The Latinx revolution in US culture, society, and politics
An important contribution* Morning Star *
The book's deep dive into the crosscurrents of Latinx identity is a powerful reminder that, as Americans wrestle with questions about who is and who is not 'American' - and, indeed, questions about what it means to be an American in the 21st century - the nation can benefit immensely from the robust inclusion and understanding of a community that has spent generations grappling with nearly every facet of its own identity. -- Julian Castro * The New York Times *
The term Latinx is here to stay, and according to journalist and author Ed Morales, it's reflective of the mixed-race and multicultural history of Latinos - and our country's future.Ed Morales examines how Latinx people figure into America's conversations about race and ethnicity, while exploring the contradictions surrounding Latino American identity. -- Raul A. Reyes * NBC News *
A sprawling study of Hispanic identity in the United States.Ed Morales stresses the "in-between space" that Latinos inhabit, crossing racial, national, cultural and gender identities and sometimes falling into the cracks. -- Carlos Lozada * Washington Post *
The book's deep dive into the crosscurrents of Latinx identity is a powerful reminder that, as Americans wrestle with questions about who is and who is not 'American' - and, indeed, questions about what it means to be an American in the 21st century - the nation can benefit immensely from the robust inclusion and understanding of a community that has spent generations grappling with nearly every facet of its own identity. -- Julian Castro * The New York Times *
The term Latinx is here to stay, and according to journalist and author Ed Morales, it's reflective of the mixed-race and multicultural history of Latinos - and our country's future.Ed Morales examines how Latinx people figure into America's conversations about race and ethnicity, while exploring the contradictions surrounding Latino American identity. -- Raul A. Reyes * NBC News *
A sprawling study of Hispanic identity in the United States.Ed Morales stresses the "in-between space" that Latinos inhabit, crossing racial, national, cultural and gender identities and sometimes falling into the cracks. -- Carlos Lozada * Washington Post *
Ed Morales is an author, journalist, filmmaker, and poet who teaches at Columbia University. He is the author of The Latin Beat and Living in Spanglish. He has written for the Village Voice, Nation, New York Times, Rolling Stone, and other publications and is a regular commentator on NPR. His film Whose Barrio? premiered at the New York Latino International Film Festival. He lives in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781784783198 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784783196 |
| Title | Latinx |
| Author | Ed Morales |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Verso Books |
| Year published | 2018-09-25 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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